Alzheimers

Published research on Alzheimers.

TherapySep 29, 2026

VR Training for Alzheimer’s Improved Memory Tests, Not Daily Function

A 2026 meta-analysis of 11 reports from small randomized trials found that virtual reality (VR) training modestly improved thinking-test scores in people with Alzheimer’s dementia (standardi…

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BrainJul 19, 2026

SPP1 Marks Cross-Disease Microglial Activation in Neurodegeneration

A 2026 Glia analysis found a shared microglial transcriptional program across 5 neurodegenerative contexts: ALS, frontotemporal dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, aging, and Parkinson’s disease.…

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PsychiatryJul 14, 2026

Under-Mattress Sensors Predict Dementia Agitation: 333-Night Cohort

Daytime agitation in dementia fluctuates day-to-day, and a 2026 explanatory study from Liu et al. used contactless under-mattress sensors in 55 long-term-care residents and an external 17-pe…

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